10 volumes, 8vo (8 5/8 x 6 in.; 221 x 152 mm). Title-pages printed in red and black, additional handcolored pictorial title-pages on japon vellum, handcolored frontispieces and plates on japon vellum (many heightened with gold) with red-captioned tissue-guards, head- and tailpieces, decorative initials and other design elements handcolored throughout. Crushed blue morocco, covers with gilt-fillet border and gilt spider web cornerpieces, spines gilt in four compartments with red morocco floral onlays, white pigskin doublures gilt with floral tooling within wide blue blue morocco turn-ins gilt with the spider web motif, ivory moiré silk linings, top edges gilt, others uncut; spines with the slightest hint of fading.In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.